How to Find Good Players to MLB The Show 25 Stubs Buy
If you're not sure who to buy, start by evaluating what your team needs most:

Hitting Needs:

Lacking power? Look for hitters with 85+ power vs. RHP/LHP.

Need contact hitters? Filter by Contact and Plate Vision.

Want a switch hitter? Look for cards like Cedric Mullins or Ketel Marte.

Pitching Needs:

Starter vs. reliever? Consider stamina and pitch mix.

Meta arms typically have sinker, cutter, slider combinations.

Check quirks like “Outlier” for velocity boosts.

Defensive Upgrades:

Upgrade weak defenders to solid gold-glove players.

Use filters to sort by Fielding and Reaction ratings.

Once you’ve found the players that fit, compare their Buy Now and Sell Now prices. You can often place a lower-priced Buy Order and save 5–10% or more.

When It's Okay to Buy Packs
There are a few limited situations where packs might be worth opening:

Free Packs: Always open these—you’re not spending stubs.

Flash Sales: Occasionally, The Show offers discounted or boosted-odds packs.

Special Packs: “Chase” or “Choice” packs sometimes guarantee a Diamond or offer a pick from multiple high-rated players.

Program Rewards: Some packs are earned as rewards in Programs—these are worth opening because they cost nothing and often contain guaranteed upgrades.

Even then, packs are best treated as bonus content, not a core strategy for team building.

Stub Management Tips
Set goals: Pick a collection or specific player you’re aiming for and save stubs accordingly.

Don’t impulse buy: Prices fluctuate, so track a player’s market value over time.

Flip cards: Buy low, sell high to build your stub balance.

Sell duplicates: Turn extra cards into stubs to reinvest.

Prioritize upgrades: Target weak areas in your lineup instead of MLB Stubs for sale chasing flashy names.